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Saturday, February 9, 2008

Blogging Homework - Or Sleep?

So tell me, how did this blogging thing become akin to going to school and coming home with six hours of homework assignments? Not that I'm complaining, but I will be heading off for a short five-night vacation late next week and here's what I have due on my "blogging homework" list:

- Then there is the 4th edition of the Carnival of Irish Heritage & Culture hosted by Lisa over at Small-leaved Shamrock. The topic will be anything and everything about Irish heritage, genealogy and culture. At least the deadline is March 14th and that leaves me some time to summons me muses to help me a wee bit.

- And as if that were't enough, Terry - the instigator that he is - points out a neat challenge which, while at six words seems simple, really isn't. Larry Lehmer at Passing It On has written about writing your life story in only six words. I'll need to see about this one - but I love the idea.

See, the problem is I spend all this time reading some great, great blogs and no wonder why I am then up until 3:00 am researching my Welsh ancestors who settled in Lewis, Oneida and Oswego counties in New York. I think what I need to do is compose the "Genea-Blogger's Prayer" which has to somehow include the words weary, eye-strain, and sleep.

Now I get it. It seems I've not only just done a "roll-up" of upcoming carnivals and challenges, I've also off-handedly put out a challenge to compose a prayer! Well Saints Alive! I think we all need to say a prayer or two this week and get writing!

8 comments:

You have the right of it, my friend. I can't take on as many challenges as you or I wouldn't be able to provide as much new content as I want to share. Trade offs, there are always trade offs. I used to try to rise to every challenge but as time goes by and there are more and more of them I find myself having to pass on more and more of them. There just aren't enough hours in the day...

Thomas, A busy person is, well, a busy person! Knowing you, however, you'll think of six perfect words to sum up your life --- and then you'll whip out a six line poem that captures the essence of your blog! Have at it!!!! LOL!TERRY

I'm feeling a little overwhelmed the last dew weeks trying to stay caught up. This morning there were 500+ unread items in my feed reader. A lot were news items I could skim over but about 100 were things I really wanted to read. That doesn't leave much time for writing!

Thomas, "Homework" - I love it! I was starting to feel the same way. Are most genea-bloggers retired? I've barely kept up with any other activities since starting the blog! Here's hoping we get all of our assignments done in time!Donna

I hear you, Thomas! I missed Bill West's parade, a few other carnivals and memes, and I just don't know what more I can add to my many plates! You don't realize how addicting it all is (and how fast you fall behind) until you go a week without Internet!

Talk about homework... I sure had trouble keeping up with your Advent Calendar of Christmas Memories last December!

The truth is (kidding aside) that I wrote volumes more than I ever would have written if I had not had your prompts and deadlines looming. Thanks to your "homework" I had my busiest blogging month to date and fit in lots more research on holiday customs and memories than I would ever have done without that carnival.

I'm looking forward to reading the "assignments" that you can turn in on time this month, and trying my hand at some myself.

The good news is that we won't be facing a failing grade if we miss one or two...

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What happens when a “tech guy” with a love for history gets laid off during The Great Recession of 2008? You get Thomas MacEntee, a genealogy professional based in the United States who is also a blogger, educator, author, social media connector, online community builder and more.
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